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Jams & Preserves

Strawberries, blueberries, jalapeños, and other ingredients bring variety to these jams and preserves. Browse fruit spreads with different balances of sweetness and heat, following the storage method specified by each recipe.

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  • Bacon Jam

    Bacon Jam

    Bacon Jam Recipe. Sweet, salty and savory with brown sugar. Spread on crackers, bruschetta, baked brie or top baked potatoes or grilled meat! So versatile, and so yummy.…

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  • Raw Chia Seed Jam

    Raw Chia Seed Jam

    Ingredients 2 cups of frozen or fresh fruit 1/4 cup water 3 Tablespoons chia seeds 2 Tablespoons honey, maple or agave syrup (optional) Preparation Add the fruit, water…

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  • Caramel Apple Jam

    Ingredients 6 cups diced peeled apples (1/8-inch cubes) 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit…

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  • Apple Pie Jam

    Apple Pie Jam

    Ingredients 4 to 5 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced (about 2 pounds) 1 cup water 5 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon butter 1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid…

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  • Maker’s Mark Bourbon Bacon Jam

    Ingredients 1 Pack Bacon diced (roughly 12 ounces is the size you get from your grocer) 1/2 Cup Onion diced 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Maker’s Mark…

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  • Strawberry-Riesling Jam

    Strawberry-Riesling Jam

    This slow-cooker strawberry jam combines ripe berries, Riesling, apple, and rosemary. It is a refrigerator preserve only, not a tested shelf-stable canning recipe. Recipe information Prep time: Approximately…

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  • Apricot Jalapeño Jam

    Apricot Jalapeño Jam

    The perfect combination between spicy and sweet, this Jalapeño jam will definitely awaken your tastebuds. The jam contains Jalapeño peppers (some with seeds in tact) which gives off…

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